03/04/20191
My introduction
I was born in beautiful Blairgowrie, Scotland in 1965. As a child I attended 10 schools including completing my O-Levels in Trinidad, due to my Dad being a flying instructor. I graduated with a BA in Business Administration and Languages from Strathclyde University, and then a Diploma in Marketing. I Blog
04/03/20191
Contracts – solicitors are vital
Contract law is at the heart of commercial arrangements. With that in mind, it is remarkable how much business is done where the lack of understanding of, or engagement with, the principles of contract law leaves one or more parties exposed. For example, when business people attempt to make a Blog
02/03/2019Like
Business Start-up, mistakes to avoid
When starting your new business venture there is a danger of racing ahead without addressing the legal issues which could end or cripple an otherwise good thing. This is a quick overview of how to avoid some of them. Put in place and understand the formal relationship between directors, shareholders, Blog
01/03/2019Like
An employers guide to an employment tribunal claim
It can be daunting when an employment tribunal claim form is pushed through your letterbox. However in the majority of cases you should already be aware there is a possibility of a claim because ACAS may have contacted you via the early conciliation process. Employment tribunal claims consist of a cover letter which Blog
28/02/2019Like
Divorce & Family
Divorce Separation Civil Partnership Dissolution Prenuptial Agreements Financial Settlement Matrimonial Home Rights Domestic Violence Children Matters Inheritance Injunctions Rights of Occupation. So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are facing divorce proceedings because your spouse has stated their intention to end the marriage, you might be wondering what first Blog
03/09/2018Like
Co-Habiting couples have financial risks
Marlborough Law support Resolutions comments on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on co-habiting couples. As 1 in 8 couples are now cohabiting in the UK it is vital that couples and children are protected. Millions of unmarried couples living together are unaware that they are at severe financial risk as a Blog
09/01/2018Like
Changes to Family Forms (Mediation MIAM)
The Ministry of Justice has announced that family forms FM1 (Family Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)), Form B (Notice of an application to consider the financial position of the respondent after the divorce/dissolution), Form A1 (Notice of [intention to proceed with] an application for a financial remedy [other than Blog
05/12/2017Like
Millions of unmarried couples at severe financial risk
Millions of unmarried couples living together are unaware that they are at severe financial risk as a result of the current legal system, national family justice organisation Resolution has warned. As the fastest growing family type in the UK, the number of unmarried couples living together – or cohabiting – Blog
15/11/2017Like
Problems at Work
How To Start Employment law can be complicated, and few people have a clear idea of all their rights at work. If you think your employer has treated you unfairly, it is important to get legal advice at the earliest opportunity. In some circumstances, there are particular steps you must Blog
13/11/2017Like
Employers feel pension Scheme pressure
Some employers feel under pressure to meet their defined benefit (DB) pension obligations, research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has found. Around 11 million people rely on DB pension schemes for retirement income, with most schemes able to reach a sustainable funding position. However, some employers are Blog
13/11/2017Like
Divorce- Are Women Worse Off
Women are missing out on more than £5 billion a year in pension payments after going through a divorce. Scottish Widows’ Women and Retirement report, which consulted 10,314 adults, found 48% of women have no clue what happens to their pension when a marriage ends in divorce. 40% of divorced Blog